About a year ago, I was lucky to catch the talented and charming LA-based Aussie chef Curtis Stone in an intimate live cooking demonstration. Curtis Stone–chef, host of the popular program Take-Home Chef and entrepreneur who recently designed and launched a line of really cool kitchenware–entertained the group with not only delicious food, but also with his animated stories of the restaurant biz and tales of the life as a well-known chef.
Cooking with Curtis
At the meet n' greet!
On this Sunday, I took a page out of Curtis’ book and tried his rustic Zuppa Ribolata (Lentil Soup with Vegetables) laced with Arvinda’s Curry Masala and Flourless Chocolate & Pecan Torte topped with Arvinda’s Macerated Chai Cherry Compote for dessert.
Arvinda's Macerated Chai Cherry Compote
Flourless Chocolate and Pecan Torte with Arvinda's Macerated Chai Cherry Compote
I’m not at liberty to share these two delicious and comforting Sunday-perfect recipes, but you can get them from Cooking with Curtis (Whitecap, 2005). Curtis always offers fresh, simple and well-thought out recipes, all using seasonal, local and organic ingredients. This is delicious food you’ll actually eat, so you won’t be disappointed!
Zuppa Ribolata with a dash of Arvinda's Curry Masala
Okay, now for some Sunday night tv-watching – The Celebrity Apprentice premiers tonight with Stone as a contender. A talented chef and he’s smart too…hope he wins!
A teaspoon of: Muse. Listening to: Map of the Problematique. Dark and gripping. Muse was in town this past week…still have the chills from the amazing setlist!
